Please note that the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation and the Kingston Archaeology Centre have closed. This site is still available for historical and informational reasons, but none of the services or products described here are available anymore.

Mission Statement

The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation is committed to the recognition, investigation, and preservation of archaeological resources throughout Ontario. The goals of the Foundation are met through its role as an active center that sponsors archaeological research, programs of public education and the publication of technical and popular reports on the research conducted by the Foundation. Archaeological collections will be governed by a policy, which takes into consideration the maintenance of proper records, housing and conservation. Collections will be the subject of study, research and enjoyment for scholars and members of the general public.